38351 ZIP Code — Lexington, TN

Henderson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38351 is located in Lexington, Tennessee, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 208.02 square miles and serves a population of 18,210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38351

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $52,933. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38351 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,210

population

208.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38351 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38351

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38345 Huron (5.7 mi) 38352 Luray (9.2 mi) 38368 Reagan (10.5 mi) 38388 Wildersville (10.5 mi) 38313 Beech Bluff (12.6 mi) 38347 Jacks Creek (13.3 mi) 38390 Yuma (13.4 mi) 38374 Scotts Hill (14.4 mi) 38321 Cedar Grove (14.5 mi) 38332 Enville (15.6 mi) 38371 Sardis (17 mi) 38387 Westport (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,210
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	208.02 sq mi
Water area	5.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.6479
Longitude	-88.4244
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	55.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	30.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

18,210

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$52,933

Median household income

$25,980

Per capita income

$147,400

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

5,655

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

496

Under 5

511

601

5–9

620

572

10–14

591

774

15–19

799

401

20–24

414

872

25–34

900

1,291

35–44

1,332

1,152

45–54

1,189

605

55–59

625

643

60–64

664

922

65–74

952

445

75–84

460

187

85+

192

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,387	24.1%
18 and over	13,823	75.9%
65 and over	3,158	17.3%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Black or African American 10.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,642	84.7%
Black or African American	1,887	10.2%
Two or more races	452	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	253	1.4%
Other race	172	0.9%
Asian	35	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	22	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	55.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	30.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$52,933

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,400
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.3%
Electricity	35.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,236	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	290	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,404	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,918	28.0%
Households with children under 18	2,222	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,232	32.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	23.5%
Married	46.1%	46.5%
Separated	0.6%	1.0%
Widowed	3.2%	12.1%
Divorced	19.4%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	263	6.3%
Kindergarten	357	8.5%
Elementary school	1,866	44.7%
High school	1,184	28.3%
College / grad school	509	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 6.0%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 4.9%

Public administration 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 47.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,042	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,203	94.5%
Spanish	239	1.4%
Other Indo-European	196	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.0%
Other languages	35	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,994	98.8%
Born in same state	17,840	98.0%
Born in different state	14,382	79.0%
Foreign born	154	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	216	1.2%
Not a US citizen	51	23.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,814	10%
Italian	1,808	9.9%
French	1,587	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	101	0.6%
Polish	51	0.3%
German	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	86.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38351

What city is ZIP code 38351 in?

ZIP code 38351 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38351 in?

ZIP code 38351 falls within Henderson County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38351?

20% of residents in ZIP code 38351 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38351?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38351 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38351 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38351?

The median home value in ZIP code 38351 is $147,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38351 in?

ZIP code 38351 observes the CST timezone.